Baby Bump: {37 weeks}

 

Those of you who follow me on Twitter will know that little Bean has graced us with his precious presence already, but I couldn't resist posting my final bump photograph. This photograph was taken after my last scan, where it became apparent that Bean was definitely not going anywhere and together with my gynae, my husband and I decided that a caesarian was the best option for us and this little Breech baby of ours! The date was set: Thursday, 24 January 2013 - perfect, I thought. My last day at work was the 18th of January, so that gave us six days to prepare and wrap our heads around the fact that the end was in sight: we're going to be parents! Ahem. Can I just say that nothing, nothing, ever goes according to plan - especially not the arrival of a baby!

Now that I'm already 8kgs lighter and no longer pregnant, I must admit that I'm really missing it. I loved being pregnant. I was one of the fortunate few who didn't suffer from morning sickness and I carried pretty well throughout my pregnancy. I only noticed slight swelling of my feet literally a week before the little guy's arrival. I worked all the way till the final days of my pregnancy, and although I had my off days, I think I managed pretty well! As much as I love being able to hold and cuddle little Bean, I miss having him tucked up inside me: our private little conversations (or my monologues, rather) as I drove to work, him surprising me with giant kicks, watching my belly loll from side to side while lying in bed at the end of each day... It was magical. I'm so thankful that I had the opportunity to grow a little person and bring a life into this world. I know that there are many women who long to do the same, but struggle to do so for whatever reason. I count my blessings every day.

Farewell, pregnancy. It was bliss. I loved every magical moment of being pregnant (and don't tell the husband, but I can't wait to do it again!)